YELLOWKNIFE (May 27, 2015) – Nine Northwest Territories residents were honoured this morning as inductees into the Education Hall of Fame, which recognizes the important and lasting contributions of those dedicated to education in the North.
“Healthy, educated people is a goal of this Assembly and the foundation of a happy and successful life,” said Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Jackson Lafferty. “Inductees to the Education Hall of Fame have all made positive and lasting impressions on the lives of countless NWT residents, and I thank them for their commitment and passion for education.”The Education Hall of Fame identifies and celebrates outstanding commitment to education in the territory from educators, Elders, administrators, volunteers, coaches, students, advocates, sponsors and businesses. A selection committee chose inductees from eight nomination categories with a ninth inductee chosen to receive the Minister’s Choice Award.
The 2015 Education Hall of Fame inductees are:
- Lea Lamoureux – Significant contribution to attendance initiatives in schools
- Ted Blondin – Significant contribution to student learning by an Elder
- Doris Camsell – Significant contribution to traditional learning, language and culture in schools
- Dean MacInnis – Significant contribution to safe and caring environments for students
- Reanna Erasmus – Significant contribution to early childhood program support and inclusive education
- Bruce Green – Significant contribution to innovative approaches to teaching and learning
- Carole Bachand – Significant contribution to excellence in teaching and supporting literacy
- Marja Van Nieuwenhuyzen – Significant contribution to excellence in teaching and supporting numeracy
- Michel Louis Rabesca – Minister’s choice
More information on the 2015 inductees is available in this backgrounder.
Media inquiries:
Tami Johnson
Education, Culture and Employment
Phone: (867) 920-6147
Email: tami_johnson@gov.nt.ca